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Nervous System Project: ( Six days)
This project will focus on displaying detailed information on the nervous system.

Grading will be based on written content, diagrams, and time on-task. Written content must provide useful explanations and functions of the various structures.

Copying/Plagiarizing the writing of other people is not allowed. Taking notes and making a “second column” is a sure way to avoid plagiarism.

Creativity is encourage. Use of the website voicethread is encouraged. Making a wiki page is encouraged.

Grading Guide:
On-task
F – Often off-task and repeatedly has to be directed to work,
D – works at least 40 minutes and requires direction six times or less,
C – is organized and working in less than five minutes and required direction four times or less,
B – Starts working immediately and requires direction twice or less,
A – Starts working immediate and is never has to be directed to work
Quality
D – sloppy, but some what organized
C – neat and organized,
B – Attractive layout/ Very good,
A – Everyone thinks “Wow” or “this is the best”
Diagrams
D – 7 diagramed items, C – 10 diagramed items, B – 13 diagramed items, A – 16 diagramed items
Writing – must e accurate and spelled correctly.
D – 300 words, C – 450 word, B – 600 words, A – 800 words

Day One:
Over view:
Gathering of information
Transmitting information
Processing information
Responding to information
Stimulus
Homeostasis

Nerve cells:
Neurons
Cell body
Dendrites
Axions

Day two:
Glial cells
Schwann cells
Myelin
Astrocytes

Synapes
Neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine

Sensory neurons
Interneurons
Motor neurons

Day three:
Central Nervous System - parts and function
Peripheral Nervous System – parts and function

Brain
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Spinal cord

Somatic nervous system
Autonomic nervous system

Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system

Reflexes/Reflex arc

Day four:
Vision
Eye parts
Rods
Cones
Corrective lenses

Hearing and balance
Ear parts
Balance

Day five:
Taste
Smell
Heat
Pressure
Pain

Day six:
Nervous system health
Disorders and diseases
Substance abuse